ADMS 2400 Chapter Notes -Expectancy Theory, Lead Generation, Equity Theory

• School: York University
• Department: Administrative Studies
• Course: ADMS 2400
• Professor: Julia Richardson

Document Summary

Motivation- latin word for movement (movere) is a set of energetic forces that originate both internally and externally that initiates work related effort and determines its direction, intensity, and persistence. Direction of effort determines what you"re going to do now. Intensity of effort determines how hard you work on it. Persistence of effort determines how long you will work on it. Expectancy theory: describes the cognitive process that employees go through to make choices among different voluntary responses. Choices depend on expectancy, instrumentality, and valence. : is the belief that high level of effort will result in. : is the belief that success will result in some. : is the anticipated values of the outcome associated. Valence with successful performance (positive, negative, or zero like salsry increase, demotions) Extrinsic motivation: motivation controlled by some contingency that depends on task performance (bonus, promos, praise) Intrinsic motivation: motivation felt when task performance serves as its own reward (enjoyment, personal expression)